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Plan the Best Funeral Wake in Cumbria! All Top Venues, Lowest Rates

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Top 25 Funeral Wake Rooms for Hire in Cumbria

Max 200  Guests
Cross Fell Suite at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Cross Fell Suite, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
Incredibly versatile Cross Fell is our main function suite may be used meetings, conferences, team building, dinne... Read More

Incredibly versatile Cross Fell is our main function suite may be used meetings, conferences, team building, dinners, receptions and more. The space can be split across the middle to create two separate rooms offering both meeting space for 100 theatre style and private dining for 60. A small enclosed courtyard with seating and decking offers direct access to the hotel grounds. There is a bar inside and one of our business lounges a few steps away. There is a lift offering disabled access

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Max 100  Guests
Cross Fell 1 at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Cross Fell 1, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. Th... Read More

Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.

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Max 100  Guests
Cross Fell 2 at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Cross Fell 2, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. Th... Read More

Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.

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Max 30  Guests
Little Martindale at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Little Martindale, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
Our versatile Little Martindale space set up as meeting room. The perfect intimate setting for private dining, loc... Read More

Our versatile Little Martindale space set up as meeting room. The perfect intimate setting for private dining, located just off the top tier beside our restaurant and conservatory. This space can also be set as a lounge for casual conversation. Direct access to one of our Business Lounges and exit to our hotel grounds with quirky seating areas. Can be used for all natures of conference, meetings and events.

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Room Hire from £650.00
Max 250  Guests
Function Room at Castle Green Hotel
Function Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Our largest space can accommodate up to 250 guests, with its own private entrance and large balcony overlooking our... Read More

Our largest space can accommodate up to 250 guests, with its own private entrance and large balcony overlooking our landscaped gardens and towards Kendal Castle, it’s a great venue for any occasion.

Dinner style – Up to 250 (on tables of 10), 200 (on tables of 8) or Buffet style 220 (on tables of 10), with or without space for the dance floor

Entrance foyer with personalised welcome on our TV screen

Fantastically furnished cloakrooms and toilets

Two private bars with coloured mood lighting to suit any occasion

Large dancefloor (6m by 8m)

Natural daylight and full blackout available

Can be split into two halves with an acoustic divide, accommodating up to 90 dinner style on each side (tables of 10)

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Room Hire from £350.00
Max 120  Guests
Kendal Suite at Castle Green Hotel
Kendal Suite, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Our Kendal Suite is situated to the right as you enter the main hotel entrance & has its own private foyer are... Read More

Our Kendal Suite is situated to the right as you enter the main hotel entrance & has its own private foyer area, which is ideal to use as a syndicate room & refreshment breaks. This room also has its own terrace overlooking Kendal. Air conditioning & lots of natural daylight

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Max 150  Guests
Grandstand Restaurant at Cartmel Racecourse
Grandstand Restaurant, Cartmel Racecourse Cumbria
Situated on the 1st Floor of our Grandstand, our restaurant space is suitable for up to 150 people and hosts views... Read More

Situated on the 1st Floor of our Grandstand, our restaurant space is suitable for up to 150 people and hosts views of the racecourse, a private balcony and bar area for any event.

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Max 600  Guests
Patterson Suite at Carlisle Racecourse
Patterson Suite, Carlisle Racecourse Cumbria
Our largest room, the Patterson Suite, is situated on the first floor and has capacity for up to 600 delegates. It... Read More

Our largest room, the Patterson Suite, is situated on the first floor and has capacity for up to 600 delegates. It can be split for more intimate occasions and features a spacious bar area and stunning views of the course.

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Max 550  Guests
Bell Hall at Carlisle Racecourse
Bell Hall, Carlisle Racecourse Cumbria
Located on the ground floor of the Main Grandstand, the Bell Hall provides up to 550 delegates with easy access an... Read More

Located on the ground floor of the Main Grandstand, the Bell Hall provides up to 550 delegates with easy access and a full range of buffet options.

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Max 120  Guests
Lawn Suites at Carlisle Racecourse
Lawn Suites, Carlisle Racecourse Cumbria
Located within their own building, the six Lawn Suites are available on their own or in any combination providing ... Read More

Located within their own building, the six Lawn Suites are available on their own or in any combination providing up to 120 guests with breathtaking close up views of the course.

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Max 135  Guests
Executive Boxes at Carlisle Racecourse
Executive Boxes, Carlisle Racecourse Cumbria
Choose a single box or combine several to create a luxurious space for 30 to 135 delegates. Executive boxes on the... Read More

Choose a single box or combine several to create a luxurious space for 30 to 135 delegates. Executive boxes on the 2nd floor provide stunning views of the course from a private balcony.

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Max 55  Guests
Blencathra at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Blencathra, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
The Blencathra Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of ou... Read More

The Blencathra Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.

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Max 55  Guests
Helvellyn at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Helvellyn, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
The Hellvelyn Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our... Read More

The Hellvelyn Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.

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Max 20  Guests
Hartside at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Hartside, North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
The Hartside can seat up to 12-15 people, depending on the layout of the room. This is the largest of the syndicat... Read More

The Hartside can seat up to 12-15 people, depending on the layout of the room. This is the largest of the syndicate suites, perfect for large conference calls, workshops or training activities. Standard set up as 12 boardroom. Please enquire within for more details. Predominantly booked for meetings and used as breakout spaces for larger conferences and training/away days.

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Max 15  Guests
Boardrooms (Lonk, Texel, Roughfell, Dalesbred, Herdwick, Swaledale) at North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Boardrooms (Lonk, Texel, Roughfell, Dalesbred, Herdwick, Swaledale), North Lakes Hotel & Spa Cumbria
The hotel has 6 smaller meeting spaces all for up to 10 people boardroom style offering natural daylight and on th... Read More

The hotel has 6 smaller meeting spaces all for up to 10 people boardroom style offering natural daylight and on the ground floor of the hotel allowing disabled access. All are situated next to each other and just down the corridor from the business lounge and our main function room the Cross Fell. Predominantly booked for meetings and used as breakout spaces for larger conferences and training/away days.

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Room Hire from £200.00
Max 40  Guests
Garden Room at Castle Green Hotel
Garden Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
This room is situated in the Business & Training Centre & overlooks our beautiful gardens, there is also a... Read More

This room is situated in the Business & Training Centre & overlooks our beautiful gardens, there is also access directly from this room into the gardens. Air-conditioning & lots of natural daylight.

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Room Hire from £2185.00
Max 14  Guests
Castle Room at Castle Green Hotel
Castle Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Situated in our Business & Training Centre. This room has a large glass table & can only be set boardroom... Read More

Situated in our Business & Training Centre. This room has a large glass table & can only be set boardroom style for up to 14 guests. Beautiful views of the gardens & Kendal Castle. Air-conditioning and lots of natural daylight.

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Room Hire from £185.00
Max 20  Guests
Boardroom at Castle Green Hotel
Boardroom, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
This room is situated in our Business & Training Centre, again with views of our lovely gardens, lots of natur... Read More

This room is situated in our Business & Training Centre, again with views of our lovely gardens, lots of natural daylight & air conditioning.

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Room Hire from £295.00
Max 80  Guests
Oak Room at Castle Green Hotel
Oak Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Situated in our Business & Training Centre with views of the Woodlands. Air- conditioning & natural daylig... Read More

Situated in our Business & Training Centre with views of the Woodlands. Air- conditioning & natural daylight.

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Room Hire from £145.00
Max 8  Guests
Bindloss Room at Castle Green Hotel
Bindloss Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Situated in our Business & Training Centre & is ideal for those 1 to 1 meetings, access directly from this... Read More

Situated in our Business & Training Centre & is ideal for those 1 to 1 meetings, access directly from this room into our gardens.

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Max 8  Guests
Woodlands Room at Castle Green Hotel
Woodlands Room, Castle Green Hotel Cumbria
Situated in our Business & Training Centre, ideal for those 1 to 1 meetings. Air- conditioning and views of th... Read More

Situated in our Business & Training Centre, ideal for those 1 to 1 meetings. Air- conditioning and views of the Woodlands.

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Max 30  Guests
The Blue Room at Macdonald Leeming House
The Blue Room, Macdonald Leeming House Cumbria
The Blue Room at Leeming House is an ideal space for meetings and receptions.Capable of holding up to 30 guests, T... Read More

The Blue Room at Leeming House is an ideal space for meetings and receptions.

Capable of holding up to 30 guests, The Blue Room is a unique and flexible space boasting floor to ceiling windows with views across the lake. With an open fire and traditional boardroom table - this function room is ideal for a wide range of events.

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Max 20  Guests
The Library at Macdonald Leeming House
The Library, Macdonald Leeming House Cumbria
The Library at Leeming House is ideal for boardroom meetings or small training sessions.This delightfully refined ... Read More

The Library at Leeming House is ideal for boardroom meetings or small training sessions.

This delightfully refined space is capable of holding an intimate group of up to 20 people, boasting comfortable arm chairs and the many books laden across our library shelves.

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Max 90  Guests
The Regency Room at Macdonald Leeming House
The Regency Room, Macdonald Leeming House Cumbria
The Regency Room is a classic space, capable of hosting up to 80 delegates during your business meeting or confere... Read More

The Regency Room is a classic space, capable of hosting up to 80 delegates during your business meeting or conference.

Featuring an LCD overhead screen, this space is perfect for large presentations and theatre-type demonstrations. The Regency Room at Leeming House also offers guests inspiring views across the lawns, right down to the lake

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Max 60  Guests
Hub Space at Crosscrake Community Hub
Hub Space, Crosscrake Community Hub Cumbria
The hub space is extremely flexible and can be set up for a range of different uses and user-groups. Here are some... Read More

The hub space is extremely flexible and can be set up for a range of different uses and user-groups. Here are some of the possible configurations:

Café Style - For up to 50 guests seated around individual square tables. Ideal for social events.

Theatre Style - Make use of the large screen audio visual system for up to 60 people. Ideal for presentations and cinema-style screenings.

Conference Style - Configure the tables and chairs to suit your team away-day with plenty of room for up to 30 delegates.

Open-Style - All tables and seating stack away to leave a light and welcoming open space, perfect for exercise classes and children’s activity days.

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How to Guide 13/02/26

A Warm Farewell: What to Look for in a Pub Function Room for a Wake

A pub function room can offer a warm, familiar, and relaxed setting for a wake. It provides a space where people can share stories, connect, and remember in comfort. Many pubs offer private or semi-private rooms suitable for gatherings of all sizes, here’s your guide to choosing the right one for the wake your are planning.What to Look for in a Pub Function Room Privacy and atmosphere matter. Look for pubs with dedicated function rooms away from the main bar area. Comfortable seating, soft lighting, and a calm environment help guests feel at ease. Staff experienced in hosting wakes can support you with arrangements such as music, photo displays, or quiet spaces.Types of Pub Function Rooms There are so many different types of pub venues, from traditional inns with cosy private rooms to modern pubs with spacious function suites. Some are located near crematoria or churches, while others offer a more personal connection—perhaps a favourite local spot. Many pubs provide flexible hire options to suit your needs.Catering and Hospitality Pubs often offer buffet menus, afternoon tea, or light refreshments. Ask about dietary options, bar service, and whether you can bring in your own food. Some pubs offer exclusive-use bars within the function room. Confirm timings to ensure a smooth transition from the funeral service.Location, Parking, and Transport Links Choose a pub with convenient access and parking. Step-free access is important for older guests or those with mobility needs. Many pubs can also advise on local taxi services and public transport.Conclusion A pub function room can provide a warm and welcoming setting for a wake. Consider all the options available in your area on chooseyourvenue.com and choose a venue that feels right for your family and the person you’re remembering.

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How to Guide 10/02/26

Finding the Right Funeral Wake Venue: What to Look for

Planning a funeral wake is never easy. It’s a moment of quiet reflection, shared stories, and emotional connection. Choosing the right venue helps create a space where people feel supported, comfortable, and able to honour a life well lived. Whether you're arranging a small gathering or a larger reception, there are a few important points to consider to ensure the funeral wake runs smoothly, and we cover them all here. What to Look for in a Funeral Wake VenueA good funeral wake venue balances sensitivity with practicality. Privacy is key—look for spaces that offer dedicated rooms or secluded areas away from busy public zones. Comfortable seating, calm décor, and flexible layouts help guests feel at ease. Staff experience matters too; venues familiar with hosting funeral wakes will understand the tone, timing, and emotional nuances involved. Ask about quiet zones, memory tables, and whether you can display photos or play music.Types of Venues Available From country inns and hotel lounges to community halls and garden venues, there are a variety of settings than can work well for funeral wakes. Some families prefer traditional spaces near crematoria or churches, while others opt for more personal or unconventional locations—like private dining rooms, heritage buildings, or even sports clubs. Think about what reflects the person you're remembering: their style, passions, or favourite places. Many wake venues offer flexible hire options, allowing you to tailor the space to your gathering.Catering and Hospitality Food and drink play a quiet but important role in funeral wakes. Many venues offer afternoon tea, light buffets, or bespoke menus. Ask about dietary options, service style (seated or self-serve), and whether you can bring in external caterers if needed. Some venues include bar service or allow you to bring your own drinks. It’s worth confirming timings—especially if the funeral wake follows a service at a different location.Location, Parking, and Transport LinksAccessibility matters. Choose a funeral wake venue with good transport links, especially if guests are travelling from out of town. Proximity to crematoria or churches can simplify logistics. Check for on-site parking or nearby public car parks, and ask about step-free access for older guests or those with mobility needs. If you're unsure, ask the funeral wake venues on your short list, they are usually happy to advise on travel options and local taxi services.ConclusionA funeral wake is a chance to pause, connect, and remember. With the right venue, you can create a space that supports comfort, conversation, and quiet tribute. Whether you're planning through a funeral director or organising independently, take your time to explore the many options on chooseyourvenue.com. Ask questions, visit venues if possible, and choose a setting that feels right for your family and the person you're honouring.

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